Opera Encore

Collected Essays on the Grand Art

Joseph A Kestner

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Calliope Group
08 November 2022

Dance & Performing arts; Music reviews & criticism; Opera

For over twenty years, Joseph A. Kestner wrote for Opera News and other publications. Collected for the first time, Kestner's essays explore the creation, influence, context, and meaning of the world's most famous operas as well as hidden gems. For those new to opera, Opera Encore provides the perfect introduction; for longtime opera fans, these articles will deepen your understanding and appreciation of your favorite works.

By: Joseph A Kestner
Imprint: Calliope Group
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 422g
ISBN: 9798986601502
Pages: 286
Publication Date: 08 November 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Opera Encore: Collected Essays on the Grand Art

Chapter after chapter-from Wagner to Verdi to Bizet to Gilbert & Sullivan-Kestner's ability to place operas in their historic, dramatic, and cultural context is a satisfying and entertaining master class. A must for any opera lover. -Eric Gibson, Opera Stage Director, The Ohio State University Kestner's multidisciplinary breadth of knowledge provides unique insights regarding thirty-four classic operas . . . Each opera cited is a gourmet artistic banquet, and Kestner deftly identifies its key ingredients -Carol I. Crawford, Tulsa Opera Artistic & General Director, 1993-2007 Opera transcends one dimensional enjoyment. It is music, poetry, drama, art, dance, spectacle, even moral revelation. By relishing this interplay he reveals connections less nuanced critics miss. His special love for opera's nineteenth and twentieth century masterpieces is infectious, unlocking new pleasures on every page to savor in these familiar yet ever rewarding gems. -Roger Blais, Retired Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, The University of Tulsa